08-23-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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Board member Ojeda moved to award a contract to ADS Custom Signs, Inc., for directional signage. Board member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, Zemanek, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Pizzitola 7. Discussion regarding proposed Lomax Park Improvements — S. Osborne Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr presented proposed improvements at Lomax Park and requested the Board share the funding of the project. Board member Woodard commented on the usage of concession stands, benefits of improvements at Lomax Park, Future Farmers of America (FFA) Program and the maintenance of City park facilities. Board member Zemanek commented improvements are needed at the park, especially on the roof. President Warren commented on the need for responsibility from both the City and the Rodeo Association. Mr. Barr reported the Association's activities focus on team roping, calf racing, and barrel racing. Board members suggest Mr. Barr meet with the Rodeo Association and refine the costs and bring improvement needs back to the Board for discussion before approval of the 2011 -2012 City budget. Board member Engelken moved to place Lomax Park Improvements on hold with the contingency of approving the budget (Agenda Item 4) as presented by staff, with staff to return at a later date with a detailed agreement with the Rodeo Association as to needs at the Lomax arena. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, Zemanek, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Pizzitola Board member Woodward left the meeting at 6:13 p.m. 8. Discussion regarding job training for workforce development — S. Osborne Board member Ojeda requested the item be moved to the next meeting. 9. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. An executive session was not convened. 10. Board Comments Board member Engelken informed the board that some of the Workforce Offices will be closing in the HGAC greater area. Board member Ojeda thanked the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for the presentation. Board member Zemanek thanked the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for the presentation and commented he is looking forward to the presentation on economic development in La Porte. President Warren also thanked the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for their presentation Page 3 of 4 August 1, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes